The Rocket Mass Heater Builder S Guide

The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide

Home heating that's safe, clean, efficient, and uses 70 to 90 percent less fuel than a typical woodstove A rocket mass heater is an earthen masonry heating system which provides clean, safe and efficient warmth for your home, all while using 70-90% less fuel than a traditional woodstove. These unique and beautiful installations provide luxurious comfort year-round. In cold weather a few hours of clean, hot burning can provide 20 or more hours of steady warmth, while the unit's large thermal mass acts as a heat sink, cooling your home on sizzling summer days. Packed with hard-to-find information, The Rocket Mass Heater Builder's Guide includes: Comprehensive design, construction and installation instructions combined with detailed maintenance and troubleshooting advice Brick-by-brick layouts, diagrams, and architectural plans augmented with detailed parts drawings and photographs for clarity Relevant and up-to-date code information and standards to help you navigate the approval process with local building departments. Earthen masonry heating systems are well-suited for natural and conventional builders alike. A super-efficient, wood-burning, rocket mass heater can help you dramatically reduce your energy costs while enhancing the beauty, value and comfort of your home.

Masonry Heaters

A guide to designing and living with one of the oldest and most efficient heating devices. A masonry heater's design and luxurious, radiant heat redefine the hearth for the modern era. The author demonstrates how the heat from a masonry heater is similar to that of the sun because it is genuine heat rather than insulation against the loss of heat. The masonry heater is durable, simple to service, dependable, and healthy. It is also an investment in self-sufficiency and freedom from fossil fuels. The book discusses different masonry heater designs, including European variations, and offers a new understanding of massive heat storage and gentle-but-persistent radiant heat. Those who are looking to build, add onto, or renovate a house will find comprehensive and practical advice for designing and installing a masonry heater, including detailed discussion of materials, code considerations, and many photos and illustrations. This book provides every homeowner, builder, or contractor with the tools they need to transform a home into a warm sanctuary.

Rocket Mass Heaters